Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892 to Jane Brisbin
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Gilder Lehrman Collection #: GLC01505.04 Author/Creator: Brisbin, James S. (James Sanks), 1837-1892 Place Written: New Orleans, Louisiana Type: Autograph letter signed Date: 4 March 1864 Pagination: 4 p. ; 25 x 20 cm. Order a Copy
Informs Jane, his wife, that he is in great distress due to the fact that he has not received a letter from her in over a month. States "It is now a Month since I stood on the back platform of the car at Milesbury and saw your sweet form vanish from my sight ... it seemed after you were gone as if I had left the world and when I met the snow shoe Cars I could hardly help going back on them ... You are young and sometimes foolish but what you do is done in the innocence of your heart I know you would not wrong your poor husband for the world." Promises to send money, and instructs Jane to purchase a bonnet and summer dress. Continues writing on 5 March 1864, stating that his regiment received marching orders and will depart on 6 March 1864 with General Banks (possibly Nathaniel Prentiss Banks). Likely preparing for the Red River campaign which lasted from 10 March to 22 May 1864.
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